Prevalence of bacterial vaginosis in Thai women attending the family planning clinic, Siriraj Hospital.

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dc.contributor.authorWatcharotone, Wiseten_US
dc.contributor.authorSirimai, Korakoten_US
dc.contributor.authorKiriwat, Orawanen_US
dc.contributor.authorNukoolkarn, Puntippaen_US
dc.contributor.authorWatcharaprapapong, Ousneeen_US
dc.contributor.authorPibulmanee, Suratanaen_US
dc.contributor.authorChandanabodhi, Somthawilen_US
dc.contributor.authorLeckyim, Net-Anongen_US
dc.contributor.authorChiravacharadej, Gessudaen_US
dc.date.accessioned2009-05-27T18:30:30Z
dc.date.available2009-05-27T18:30:30Z
dc.date.issued2004-12-13en_US
dc.descriptionChotmaihet Thangphaet.en_US
dc.description.abstractOBJECTIVES: To investigate the prevalence of bacterial vaginosis (BV) among Thai women attending a family planning clinic and to evaluate the association of BV with potential risk factors. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A cross sectional prevalence study was conducted among 800 women attending the family planning clinic, Siriraj Hospital, between August and December 2003. BV was diagnosed according to Amsel's criteria. Prevalence and risk factor models were compiled and statistically analyzed RESULTS: Among the low risk population acquiring sexually transmitted diseases, the prevalence of BV was 14.6% (117 of 800). Asymptomatic disease was recognized in up to 47.9% (56 of 117). BV was significantly more prevalent among those who used douching inside the vagina [OR = 3.98 (1.85-8.33), p < 0.01] and high a prevalence among IUD users [OR = 1.84 (1.22-2.79), p < 0.01]. Although not statistically significant, BV tended to be more prevalent among women with a lower age at first intercourse, higher numbers of lifetime partners, higher frequency of sexual intercourse and current smokers. CONCLUSION: BV is a relatively high prevalent condition. The two potential risk factors, douching inside the vagina and IUD use, can be demonstrated, adding to be more concerned about the inappropriate practice of douching and more consideration in IUD users. The other potential risk factors, the impact to adverse reproductive outcomes and the prevention of BV need further studies, particularly in various Thai populations.en_US
dc.description.affiliationDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand.en_US
dc.identifier.citationWatcharotone W, Sirimai K, Kiriwat O, Nukoolkarn P, Watcharaprapapong O, Pibulmanee S, Chandanabodhi S, Leckyim NA, Chiravacharadej G. Prevalence of bacterial vaginosis in Thai women attending the family planning clinic, Siriraj Hospital. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. 2004 Dec; 87(12): 1419-24en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/39287
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.source.urihttps://www.mat.or.th/journal/all.phpen_US
dc.subject.meshAdolescenten_US
dc.subject.meshAdulten_US
dc.subject.meshAgeden_US
dc.subject.meshChi-Square Distributionen_US
dc.subject.meshCross-Sectional Studiesen_US
dc.subject.meshFemaleen_US
dc.subject.meshHumansen_US
dc.subject.meshMiddle Ageden_US
dc.subject.meshPrevalenceen_US
dc.subject.meshRisk Factorsen_US
dc.subject.meshThailand --epidemiologyen_US
dc.subject.meshVaginosis, Bacterial --epidemiologyen_US
dc.titlePrevalence of bacterial vaginosis in Thai women attending the family planning clinic, Siriraj Hospital.en_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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